Hobo Code Button Collection. 1" round magnets. Great gift for railroad enthusiasts, train lovers, or history buffs.
$14.99
Details
All buttons are 1” round with a strong ceramic magnet back.
Graphics were enhanced from the book Hobo Campfire Tales by Leon Ray Livingston(1911) a.k.a. “A-No-1”.
Reference cards will be included that provide the meaning for each code. You can also find these in the book (available freely in the public domain).
Step back into the fascinating world of American folklore with this striking set of 25 Hobo Code buttons. Each button features the hand-drawn symbols from the mysterious language once used by traveling workers and train-hopping wanderers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These captivating icons represent a hidden chapter of history—one rooted in adventure, survival, and a unique community spirit.
Whether you’re a train railroad history buff, lover of all things vintage, or simply searching for an extraordinary stocking stuffer gift, these buttons bring a meaningful story to life.
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